intrapersonal
Inside one's mind
Intrapersonal means occurring within one's own mind—the internal counterpart to interpersonal.
Intrapersonal skills involve self-awareness, emotional regulation, and internal dialogue.
Psychology distinguishes intrapersonal intelligence (understanding oneself) from interpersonal intelligence (understanding others).
The word appears mainly in academic and self-help contexts: Journaling develops intrapersonal awareness.
Observing one's own mind
- self-reflectionExamining one's own mind
- self-examinationScrutiny of one's thoughts
- self-scrutinyCritical examination of oneself
- self-questioningProbing one's own thoughts
self-observation · self-inquiry · self-study · soul-searching · meditation · contemplation · rumination · pondering
Insight into one's psyche
- self-regulationManaging one's own behavior
- self-compassionGentle understanding toward oneself
- self-acceptanceApproval of oneself
- self-esteemOne's sense of worth
self-concept · inner-peace · self-soothing · self-forgiveness · self-care · resilience · self-validation
Awareness of own reasoning
- self-analysisScrutinizing one's own psyche
- self-understandingAwareness of one's own mind
- self-knowledgeUnderstanding of oneself
- self-assessmentEvaluating your own performance
One's own identity perception
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
- self-discoveryLearning one's true character
- identityWho someone is
- self-imageOne's view of oneself
self-definition · self-narrative · self-expression · individuality · self-actualization · self-determination · self-realization · character
introspection
Observing one's own mind
- self-reflectionExamining one's own mind
- self-examinationScrutiny of one's thoughts
- self-scrutinyCritical examination of oneself
self-questioning · self-observation · self-inquiry · self-study · soul-searching · meditation · contemplation · rumination · pondering · mindfulness
self-awareness
Insight into one's psyche
- self-regulationManaging one's own behavior
- self-compassionGentle understanding toward oneself
- self-acceptanceApproval of oneself
self-esteem · self-concept · inner-peace · self-soothing · self-forgiveness · self-care · resilience · self-validation
metacognition
Awareness of own reasoning
- self-analysisScrutinizing one's own psyche
- self-understandingAwareness of one's own mind
- self-knowledgeUnderstanding of oneself
self-concept
One's own identity perception
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
- self-discoveryLearning one's true character
- identityWho someone is
self-image · self-definition · self-narrative · self-expression · individuality · self-actualization · self-determination · self-realization · character
- intra- wordsintramural, intravenous, intramuscular, intrastate, intranasal
- Learning Stylesauditory, visual, kinesthetic, tactile, verbal
intrapersonalinterpersonal
Between two or more people
social · relational · dyadic · interactive · external
person, personal, personality, personally, impersonal, personable, impersonate, personalize, personalized